Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia
- The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture.
- The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan.
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- The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture.
- The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan.
Sources: NPR